radiator output (comparing)
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Stephen wrote:
Hello,
I see Screwfix list radiators with outputs calculated at dT=50C,
whereas Toolstation list their rads with outputs calculated at dT=60C;
this makes comparing them difficult. Am I right to think that for
condensing boilers you want to aim for a dT=50C?
Yes, or even less. Very few systems with conventional boilers run at a dT of
60 - 55 is more usual.
To convert the toolstation outputs to dT=50, do I just divide by 60
and multiply by 50?
Not exactly - it's not quite linear. The factor given by Stelrad is 0.798 -
whereas 50/60 gives 0.833
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Cheers,
Roger
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